5-31
CHAS
FRONT FORK
Base valve
1. Inspect:
9
Base valve
1
Wear/Damage
→
Replace.
Contamination
→
Clean.
9
O-ring
2
Wear/Damage
→
Replace.
9
Bush
3
Wear/Damage
→
Replace base valve.
9
Spring
4
Damage/Fatigue
→
Replace base valve.
9
Air bleed screw
5
Wear/Damage
→
Replace base valve.
EC554400
Fork spring
1. Measure:
9
Fork spring free length
a
Out of specification
→
Replace.
EC554502
Inner tube
1. Inspect:
9
Inner tube surface
a
Score marks
→
Repair or replace.
Use #1,000 grit wet sandpaper.
Damaged oil lock piece
→
Replace.
9
Inner tube bends
Out of specification
→
Replace.
Use the dial gauge
1
.
NOTE:
The bending value is shown by one half of the
dial gauge reading.
w
Do not attempt to straighten a bent inner
tube as this may dangerously weaken the
tube.
Standard
<Limit>
465 mm
460 mm
(18.3 in)
(18.1 in)
Fork spring free length:
Inner tube bending limit:
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
1P8-28199-10 197
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